SEND teaching assistant

Supply Desk; Winchester; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 17,000; Part time

Job summary

Supply Desk are seeking an experienced specialist part-time teaching assistant to support a Year 2 pupil in Winchester with afternoon sessions. The role involves 1:1 support for a non-verbal child on an adapted timetable and requires PECS/Makaton/BSL communication assistance.

Ideal candidates are resilient, empathetic and capable of strong classroom management, with a passion for inclusive education and a commitment to safeguarding in school settings.

Qualifications

• Experience supporting non-verbal children.
• Ability to provide 1:1 assistance in a primary setting.
• Desirable PECS/Makaton/BSL communication support skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide 1:1 support to a Year 2 pupil after lunch.
• Support communication needs using PECS/Makaton/BSL.
• Maintain a positive, inclusive classroom environment and behaviour management.

Skills

1:1 support

Behaviour management

Communication support

Makaton experience

PECS experience

BSL experience

Tools

Makaton

PECS

BSL

Job description

Supply Desk are seeking an experienced a specialist part-time teaching assistant

Starting: October 2026

Pay: £85-£92

Hours: 12:00 - 15:30

Are you a passionate and enthusiastic teaching assistant seeking a new role? Do you have experience working with non-verbal children? Can you create trusting and respectful relationships?

This is in a school which is a “Good” school in the Winchester area. The role would be working 1:1 each afternoon with a child who is non-verbal and on am adapted timetable.

About the school:

• Smaller than average school with a strong focus on inclusion
• Children feel seen, heard and recognised for their uniqueness
• A supportive and experienced SLT
• Ofsted recognised “Good” school

Job Description:

• Working every afternoon with a Year 2 child
• Working with a child who can become frustrated that they are not understood
• Supporting communication needs with PECS/ Makaton/BSL
• Long -term contract
• Pay:Daily Rate (£85-£92)
  • Location: Winchester
  • Start Date: Oct 2026
  • Contract Length:Long-term
  • Hours:Part-time

Individual Profile:

• Resilient, empathetic and experienced working with children with additional needs
• Must have good classroom and behaviour management
• Passionate, enthusiastic and proactive individual
• PECs/ BSL/Makaton experience desirable

Who are Supply Desk?

Supply Desk are a nationwide agency working with teaching staff and schools across the UK. We aim to match teaching staff with schools to fulfil our motto of ‘finding a job you love’. With top rates of pay, excellent customer service and commitment to your development with programs like Team Teach, Jolly Phonics and Jolly Grammar, Supply Desk are an agency that will fulfil your needs.

Supply Desk is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All successful applicants will be required to complete an enhanced DBS(formerly CRB) check which must be maintained throughout the period of employment and meet Safer Recruitment standards.